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considerate

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/kənˈsɪdəɹət/ English

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verb

  1. To think about seriously.“Consider that we’ve had three major events and the year has hardly begun.”
  2. To think about something seriously or carefully: to deliberate.
  3. To think of doing.“I’m considering going to the beach tomorrow.”
  4. (ditransitive) To assign some quality to.“Consider yourself lucky, but consider your opponent skillful.”

adjective

  1. Consciously thoughtful and observant (often of other people); caring“It was very considerate of you to give up your place for your friend.”
  2. Characterised by careful and conscious thought; deliberate

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